Veterans, family members, non-military civilian workers, contractors, and any other person who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 are now entitled to recover money damages for harm from exposure to contaminated water at Camp […]
Giving Asbestos and Mesothelioma Some Context
Used in a wide variety of building materials and consumer products, asbestos is now classified as a known carcinogen by every major health organization around the world, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), […]
Claims Update: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits
Options for Military Veterans & Their Loved Ones May Soon Become Available. Martin & Jones is monitoring Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, as it makes its way through Congress, and our attorneys are prepared to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit on behalf of any affected veteran or […]
Accidents Caused by Reckless and Aggressive Driving
Reckless and aggressive driving are responsible for a significant number of accidents across North Carolina every year, despite increasingly aggressive policing. For those who have been injured in accidents caused by aggressive or reckless driving, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. However, these cases […]
Was Your Truck Accident Caused by an Unsafe Load?
Truck accidents are some of the most serious accidents that occur on our roadways. Because of their size and weight, a truck accident typically involves extreme forces that can cause severe injuries to other drivers and even result in death. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence either […]
What to Know About Rear-End Collisions in North Carolina
Don’t assume that the other driver will simply admit that they were at fault. You should consider contacting a rear-end collision accident lawyer even if the other driver seems to have been clearly at fault in causing your rear-end accident. North Carolina is a Contributory Negligence State North Carolina is […]
Knee Implant Claims: What You Need to Know
Knee replacement surgeries are one of the most common replacement surgeries in the country and the number of surgeries performed each year continues to increase. Despite being so common, it is important to understand that these procedures carry certain risks. In addition to possible errors committed during the replacement surgery itself, one […]
Are You Suffering Due to a Defective Hip Implant? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
In February of this year, Exactech issued a recall of all hip (and other) inserts that have been manufactured since 2004. The reason for the recall is that they learned that most of their inserts had been packaged and shipped in materials that did not adequately guard against oxidation. In general, inadequate […]
Passenger and Child Injuries in Auto Accidents
Most of the cases that car accident attorneys handle involve one driver’s claim against the other driver. However, many car accidents result in injuries to passengers and especially children. These cases are unique and present special challenges for the passenger or child who is injured. If you or your child […]
Workers’ Comp Claims and Work-Related Illnesses
While the majority of workers’ compensation claims arise from physical injuries suffered while on the job, it is important to remember that you may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you are unable to work due to a work-related illness. For example, power plant or shipyard workers who have been […]